by Shea Lunt | Dec 11, 2020 | Webinar Q&As
Q: Can I always just use G2212 if our organization follows only CMS guidelines? A: It will depend on whether or not the payer accepts the G2212. HCG would advise to write an internal policy for coders to follow for coding of prolonged services using codes 99417 vs....
by Kristi Pollard | Nov 21, 2020 | Webinar Q&As
Q: When the doctor writes type 1.5 diabetes treated as type 2, I’m told to code as type 2, just wanted to verify.A: Per Coding Clinic, Third Quarter, 2018: Page 4, type 1.5 diabetes mellitus is assigned to category E13, Other specified diabetes mellitus. It is...
by Kristi Pollard | Oct 27, 2020 | Covid News
If you’ve been keeping up to date on your Coding Clinic subscription and coding guidelines, you know that coding advice for COVID-19 keeps changing. As coders, we know it’s imperative to keep our eyes peeled for new codes, updated guidance, and evolving disease...
by Kristi Pollard | Oct 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
November is American Diabetes Month and there’s no better time to review one of the most common coding variances we see on coding audits: coding for diabetic complications. Later this month, I will present a webinar on this topic, but for now, let’s get a jump on it...
by Haugen Academy | Oct 15, 2020 | Webinar Q&As
Q: Question about fatty liver disease. It’s my understanding that fatty liver disease is often the first stage in liver disease and can progress to cirrhosis. If the provider documents fatty liver disease as well as cirrhosis, should you code both or is the...
